Examining Interpersonal Relationship Predictors Of Delinquency Across Ethnic and Racial Samples |
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Authors: | Jeffrey K Shears Rich Furman |
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Institution: | (1) School of Social Work, Colorado State University, 80523-1586 Fort Collins, CO, USA;(2) School of Social Work, University of Nebraska, Omaha |
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Abstract: | This study examined the associations between self-reported delinquency and elements of control theory. The subjects used for
this study were adolescent males participating in an intervention program for youth at risk for alcohol and drug use. This
study included quantitative measures of adolescents’ self-reports and referring agencies’ reports, which were administered
during intake interviews. A regression analysis was used to determine whether elements of control theory predict self-reported
delinquency. The measure was also utilized to explore whether the predictors are consistent across ethnic and racial sub-groups.
The results support other empirical studies that suggest there is a statistically positive relationship between interpersonal
relationships and delinquency. |
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Keywords: | Delinquency Alcohol Drug use Control theory Ethnicity |
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